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@@ -31,13 +31,13 @@ The sim@openpass source code can be found [here](https://gitlab.eclipse.org/ecli
 
 To build the project, follow the guide in "pathToRepo\sim\doc\OSI World Setup Guide.pdf".
 
-The branch 'servant' contains the contributions that will be included in the next release. The 'main' branch contains the latest stable release.
+The branch 'develop' contains the contributions that will be included in the next release. The 'main' branch contains the latest stable release.
 
 ### Committer contribution process
 
 1.  (you) Discuss your planned contribution with the project lead first.
 2.  (you) If needed, create the Issue on GitLab and assign it to yourself.
-3.  (you) In GitLab, create a merge request. The related branch will be created from the branch 'servant'.
+3.  (you) In GitLab, create a merge request. The related branch will be created from the branch 'develop'.
 4.  (you) Work on it and respect the following points:
     - Stick to the [coding guideline](https://wiki.eclipse.org/images/3/3f/OpenPASS_Conventions.pdf)
     - Amend the documentation if necessary
@@ -45,5 +45,5 @@ The branch 'servant' contains the contributions that will be included in the nex
     - Make sure, the code base with your contribution compiles
 5.	(you) Assign the issue to another committer.
 6.	(other committer) Review the code.
-7.	(other committer) To merge new branch into 'servant' you can close the merge request via GitLab.
+7.	(other committer) To merge new branch into 'develop' you can close the merge request via GitLab.
 8.	(you) Present your contribution to the openPASS WG